Browsing by Author "Adamopoulos, Ioannis Pantelis"

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    Prevalence and health risk factors of nomophobia among students in private colleges
    (Modestum DOO, Serbia, 2026-03-31) Mahajan, Sunita; Thapa, Pramila Pudasaini; Sharma, Prakash; Tsirkas, Panagiotis; Ali, Guma; Diamanti, Konstantina; Adamopoulos, Ioannis Pantelis
    Nomophobia is the fear of being out of smartphone contact. This study examines its prevalence and potential links to socio-demographic and risk factors. Modern technologies have led to nomophobia, a psychosocial risk factor causing technostress. This fear of new technologies is influenced by ergonomics, which studies how humans physically react to and fit with devices. Technostress is a result of altered behaviors resulting from the use of modern technologies at work and home. The primary goal of this research was to assess the prevalence of nomophobia among college students with specific objectives and research questions. Researchers used a quantitative cross-sectional design to assess nomophobia among 231 higher secondary students. Participants completed a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire, and the study maintained ethical considerations. Researchers analyzed the data using SPSS version 26. The respondents had a mean age of 17.18 years. The study found that 49.8% used smartphones for more than 1-3 hours daily, while 28.1% checked their phones for notifications a few times daily. Findings revealed that 32% of respondents experienced mild nomophobia, 34.2% had a moderate level, and 33.8% suffered from severe nomophobia. Sixty-seven-point-five percent of respondents used smartphones primarily for social media. The study found no significant association between socio-demographic factors and nomophobia levels. However, daily smartphone usage showed a substantial correlation with nomophobia severity. These results indicate that most respondents experienced some degree of nomophobia, with its prevalence likely increasing. Effective management of nomophobia requires early detection and proactive intervention strategies.
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    Quality of indoor air in educational institutions and adverse public health in Europe: A scoping review.
    (Modestum, 2025-03-01) Adamopoulos, Ioannis Pantelis; Syrou, Niki Fotios; Mijwil, Maad; Thapa, Pramila; Ali, Guma; Dávid, Lóránt Dénes
    Indoor air quality (IAQ) at educational institutions has emerged as an important public health issue, affecting the health and cognitive performance of school-aged children, students, and faculty alike. This scoping review study seeks to investigate and synthesize current literature on the factors influencing the current state of research on IAQ in educational institutions and its implications for public health. The methodology of this study is the scoping review with the guidelines of preferred reporting items for extension reviews. The technique thoroughly investigated peer-reviewed journals, international organizations, government reports, and case studies on IAQ in educational contexts. Using keywords such as IAQ; educational institutions; public health; Europe, and “adverse health outcomes,” the study’s inclusion and exclusion criteria, as well as the criteria use of quality assessments. The results show that poor IAQ is linked to various public health problems, including respiratory issues and cognitive impairments, especially among vulnerable groups like children and teachers. Inadequate ventilation, volatile organic compounds, mold growth, and external contaminants are all common causes of poor IAQ. Monitoring and management measures are required to improve IAQ in Educational Institutions, encouraging students’ health and academic performance. Policy implications are also important for interdisciplinary approaches addressing this public health concern.